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The phrase "a very boy" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It could be used in a context where one is trying to emphasize a particular quality or characteristic of a boy, but it is awkward and unclear.
Example: "He is a very boy, full of energy and mischief."
Alternatives: "a typical boy" or "an energetic boy".
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Sci Fi's graphic look was dank and oppressive, its programming was totally recycled and, Ms. Hammer said, "it was very male, a very boy representation of science fiction".
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They go through a very boy-interested stage, and those shirts definitely engender a reaction from boys".
It's a very boy-centric story; snake-loving girls — seeing the contrast between reluctant mother and eager father, son and male snake — might wish for a snake book of their own.
"He's a very confident boy, a strong boy who listens to what people tell him.
"He was a very good boy, a very polite boy," Mr. Latif said, echoing a common theme among Ali's relatives and friends.
He is a very sensible boy, a modest, humble boy.
He was a very nice boy he was very caring boy.
A very brave boy".
A very nice boy.
A very bad boy.
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